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Camelback

Lake Tahoe

A great wide open bowl

Freeride Skiing Moderate

Distance
2.6 km
Ascent
3 m
Descent
432 m
Low Point
2.3 km
High Point
2.7 km
Gradient
32˚
Camelback Map

This is a popular freeride skiing route which is generally considered to be moderate. It's very remote, it features low exposure (e1) and is typically done between December and April. From a low point of 2.3 km to the maximum altitude of 2.7 km, the route covers 2.6 km, 3 vertical metres of ascent and 432 vertical metres of descent.

Description

Camelback bowl is a fantastic bowl that has a steep section in the middle of an otherwise mellow run. Eventually you will merge with PCT towards the bottom.

Difficulty

Moderate

Slopes become slightly steeper at around 25-30 degrees.

Low Exposure (E1)

1 out of 4

Exposure is limited to that of the slope itself. Getting hurt is still likely if the slope is steep and/or the snow is hard.

Remoteness

3 out of 4

Little chance of being seen or helped in case of an accident.

Best time to visit

between December and April

Features

  • Bowl
  • Face
  • Trees
  • Walk Required

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